Headache
Migraine
A headache is a common medical condition characterised by pain or discomfort in the head or upper neck region. It can vary in intensity, duration, and type, and it may be accompanied by other symptoms such as sensitivity to light, sound, nausea, and even visual disturbances.
A migraine is a type of severe and often debilitating headache characterised by recurring episodes of intense throbbing or pulsating pain, typically on one side of the head. Migraines can last for hours to days and are often accompanied by a variety of symptoms beyond just head pain.
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Vertigo
Post Concussion
Vestibular headache, also known as vertigo or migraine-associated vertigo, is a type of headache disorder that is characterized by recurrent episodes of vertigo or dizziness, often accompanied by migraines or migraine-like symptoms. The condition is related to the dysfunction of the vestibular system, which is responsible for maintaining balance and spatial orientation.
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“Post-concussion” or “post-concussion syndrome” refers to a set of symptoms that some individuals experience after sustaining a concussion, which is a type of mild traumatic brain injury (TBI). Concussions occur when the brain is jolted or shaken within the skull, often due to a blow to the head, a fall, or a sudden acceleration or deceleration of the body.
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Cluster Headache
Menstrual Migraine
Cluster headache is a severe and debilitating type of primary headache disorder characterized by recurrent, intense, and excruciating headache attacks. These attacks typically occur in clusters, hence the name, and often manifest as severe pain on one side of the head, usually around the eye, temple, or forehead. The pain is often described as piercing, burning, or stabbing and is considered one of the most severe types of pain a person can experience.
Tension refers to a state of mental or emotional strain, stress, or unease. It can also refer to the physical sensation of tightness or pressure in the muscles, often resulting from stress, anxiety, or physical strain. Tension can manifest in various aspects of life, including relationships, work, and personal well-being.
Tension
Whiplash
Tension refers to a state of mental or emotional strain, stress, or unease. It can also refer to the physical sensation of tightness or pressure in the muscles, often resulting from stress, anxiety, or physical strain. Tension can manifest in various aspects of life, including relationships, work, and personal well-being.
Tension can have both short-term and long-term effects on a person’s well-being. Chronic tension, whether psychological or physical, can contribute to various health issues, including headaches, muscle pain, fatigue, and mental health conditions like anxiety and depression.
Whiplash is a term used to describe a type of neck injury that occurs when the head is suddenly and forcefully jerked back and forth, resembling the cracking of a whip. This often happens in situations like car accidents, sports-related collisions, or any other event that causes rapid deceleration or acceleration of the head and neck.
In more severe cases of whiplash, there might be additional symptoms such as dizziness, fatigue, difficulty concentrating, and even cognitive and psychological disturbances like memory problems and irritability.
Hemiplegic Migraine
Occipital Neuralgia
Hemiplegic migraine is a rare and complex subtype of migraine headache that is characterized by temporary paralysis or weakness on one side of the body, known as hemiplegia. This condition is often accompanied by other neurological symptoms, similar to those experienced during a migraine attack, such as visual disturbances, sensory changes, and speech difficulties.
Occipital neuralgia is a condition characterized by chronic pain originating from the occipital nerves, which are located at the back of the head and travel up the scalp. These nerves provide sensation to the back of the head, the scalp, and part of the neck. Occipital neuralgia typically involves sharp, shooting, or electric shock-like pain that radiates from the base of the skull towards the top of the head.